I have gotten conflicting information about recording the signer’s address in my journal. The law doesn’t list address as a required field, but the journal lists it as a required field in the inside cover. Which is correct? — C.R., California
In California, the address of the signer is an optional, but recommended entry. Because NNA journals meet the requirements of all states as well as the standards of professional practice, some fields are not required by California law. That includes the address where the notarization is performed and the name and address of the signer. Although the name of the signer is not required, some signatures are illegible so it is strongly recommended to include it in your journal.
Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors
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